Miss Delaware Teen USA Kayla Kosmalski
Kayla Kosmalski is the first contestant with Down syndrome to compete at Miss Teen USA.
  • Many contestants are making history at this year's Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.
  • Miss Arizona K Johnson, 41, became eligible to compete after Miss USA lifted its age limit of 28.
  • Kayla Kosmalski was the first contestant with Down syndrome to compete at Miss Teen USA.

It's about to be an unforgettable year at Miss USA.

The pageant has had quite a few scandals in 2024 following the shocking resignations of Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava in May.